r/canadaguns • u/Ustauk • May 26 '26

Gun and gear reviews Fresh Brigade Makasi Initial Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W7JWW_tgM0

Jay's Blades and Bullets gave a more recent initial review of The Brigade Makasi. When he first got it, it would not cycle, but he sent it away for Brigade Arms to fix, and they seemed to have provided him great customer service. He says it is a little less accurate than the Carmel with a little harsher recoil impulse but is lighter than an MCX with similar recoil. He did swap in a different single-stage trigger, so it is nice to have confirmation that works. He says the Strike Industries pistol grip that came with it is nice, and also like the slim, light handguard. He did not the FAL-style stock was heavy, so those wanting a lighter build may want to swap it for a less-hefty stock. Anyways, FYI. Thanks!

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u/thecoolernameistaken May 26 '26

Well shit that’s not a great start

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u/Ustauk May 26 '26

Bartok in CGN thinks the error may have been user induced. Regardless, it's good to know Brigade provides responsive, effective customer service.

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u/Halestal May 26 '26

Can’t say I’m surprised to hear that Bartok blames user error for malfunctions on a gun he’s known to be hyping up. 

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u/Alternative_Two475 Jun 02 '26 edited Jun 02 '26

But was it a malfunction when even the operator admits to a chronic shoulder injury as the possible problem? How do YOU know that it was a mechanical malfunction and not just the user?

So what exactly constitutes "hyping up" a new firearm design? And why am I not permitted to be enthusiastic about a new design, rather than say, an overweight and fugly re-hash of the X95 in conventional form? What do you care what I happen to think about certain firearms anyways?!? Why not post your own opinions so that others can mock you in return? C'mon, dazzle us all with your experience-based knowledge of modern small arms - I await your infinite wisdom....